Business Details
24 Years
experience
Music & Theater Lessons for All Ages in Boulder, CO
Founded in 2002, we envisioned a world where music and theater education would be accessible to everyone. Over two decades later, we remain the largest stand-alone music education organization in Colorado, serving over 600 students weekly while extending our impact through outreach to 8,000+ individuals monthly. Our programs break down barriers through tuition assistance, school partnerships, and specialized initiatives for neurodiverse communities and intergenerational groups. We offer personalized instruction for all instruments and voice, complemented by performance opportunities ranging from recitals to full musical productions. Our faculty combines technical expertise with a commitment to nurturing artistic growth at every stage of life. Through M.O.R.E. for Colorado, we provide critical support to under-resourced school music programs, creating a ripple effect of improved academic outcomes.Our Julies Program brings transformative musical experiences to individuals with developmental disabilities, while our intergenerational initiatives connect communities across age spectrums. Every aspect of our work reflects the belief that music and the arts are universal languages capable of uniting diverse populations. We measure success not just in musical proficiency but in the strengthened communities we build through shared artistic expression. Our governance structure combines dedicated volunteer leadership with strategic partnerships that amplify our impact across Colorado.
Services
Private Music Lessons
Group Classes
Performance Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
School Outreach
Neurodiverse Programming
Intergenerational Programs
Audition Preparation
Community Concerts
Online Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We provide equitable access to arts education through $60,000+ annual tuition assistance
- Our M.O.R.E. program supports 29 schools with music education resources
- Julies Program offers specialized arts programming for neurodiverse communities
- We combine 20+ years of experience with innovative teaching methodologies
- Our intergenerational programs connect over 20 retirement communities annually
What people say
Incredibly helpful instructors
Most popular classes
Therapeutic value
Academic improvements
Lifelong community connections
Services
Private Music Lessons
Customized music instruction for all instruments and voice. Available in-person or online to accommodate different learning preferences. Lessons tailored to individual goals and skill levels.
Group Classes
Collaborative music and theater classes fostering peer interaction. Includes chamber music groups and themed workshops for various age groups and skill levels.
Community Outreach
Comprehensive outreach initiatives serving schools, retirement communities, and neurodiverse populations. Includes in-school instruction and specialized programming for underserved groups.
Tuition Assistance
Need-based financial aid program helping over 100 students annually. Designed to remove economic barriers to music education while maintaining program quality.
Performance Opportunities
Year-round performance platforms including recitals, musical theater productions, and community concerts. Designed to build confidence and showcase student progress.
Questions
What music lesson options are available for beginners?
We offer private instruction for all instruments and voice, with flexible scheduling for beginners of any age. Lessons available in-person or online.
How does Parlando support under-resourced communities?
Through M.O.R.E. for Colorado, Julies Program, and tuition assistance, we provide over $100,000 annually in educational support to students and schools in need.
Are group classes available for adult learners?
Yes, we offer group classes and chamber music opportunities for adults, with both in-person and online participation options available.
What performance opportunities exist for students?
Students participate in recitals, staged musical productions, open mics, and community concerts throughout the year.
How can I apply for tuition assistance?
Applications available on our website, with awards based on financial need and commitment to musical study.
Reviews (5)
Sergei N.
Jun 02, 2017
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Parlando has been a music school choice for our daughter for the past 2 years and it's been awesome! The piano teachers we've had are well qualified (some PhD students), the school offers creative classes and experiences not offered elsewhere, such as: group piano classes, acapella singing classes, as wells as semester recitals where students can measure up to their peers.
Elia Brandao
May 09, 2017
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Parlando School has a great faculty. My daughter starts there when she was 2 1/2 years old in a Summer Camp. It was so good because it open her curiosity for violin and since then ( now she is 8 years old),s he has been doing private lessons of violin. Not only that, but also she had done voice lessons, group piano lessons and now she is completing her 3 year on piano private lesson. Every class we had participated, just reassure our highest opinion about this school. We % recommend it.
Aileen Schwab
Apr 26, 2017
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Parlando is the best music school in Boulder, Colorado. We have taken music lessons there for 9 years and also attended their amazing summer camps. I have three children, all of whom have taken piano and instrumental lessons through Parlando. As a child, I received a rigorous music education and wanted the same for my children. By all accounts, the school has been a great fit for our family. One of my children prefers a relaxed pace with popular music selections, one of my children enjoys a rigorous classical repertoire with periodic competitive opportunities, and one of my children enjoys a wide range of music selections and a balance between competitive and lighthearted play. Parlando meets the needs of each of my children and ultimately, has given them the joy of music.
They have a quality music faculty who are skilled musicians and teachers, many of whom have masters and PhDs. They will also teach lessons in your home for a nominal fee. This place is simply the best -- check them out. You will be thrilled.
They have a quality music faculty who are skilled musicians and teachers, many of whom have masters and PhDs. They will also teach lessons in your home for a nominal fee. This place is simply the best -- check them out. You will be thrilled.
Meridi Williams
Apr 24, 2017
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I have two kids that have been a part of Parlando for the last couple of years. My daughter now in high school takes voice lessons and my son in elementary school takes piano lessons. All of their instructors have been excellent and my kids love them! It has been awesome to see such growth in their musical skills as well as their overall character and for that I give great thanks to their instructors. Marnie Ward teaches voice and has gone above and beyond to help my daughter with her musical theater interest from helping her prepare for auditions, music and scene selections, stage presence, voice development and even attending some of my daughters performances.
We have also been a part of the musical theater productions which have been a fantastic experience! Directors Kristen Brown and Marnie Ward were outstanding with the casting and production of Little Women.
We have also been a part of the musical theater productions which have been a fantastic experience! Directors Kristen Brown and Marnie Ward were outstanding with the casting and production of Little Women.
Amy Howard
Mar 11, 2017
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Both of my children have been taking lessons with Parlando for a few years now. The teachers I've worked with have always been friendly and patient with my children, as well as willing to work with our schedule, even when my son switched instruments and had to have a new instructor. My daughter also tried out a voice class and now wants to take lessons in both voice and violin! If the schedule would allow, I'm considering adding some lessons for myself too.
